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New Catalyst Could Enhance the Longevity, Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

At the heart of most electronics today are rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). But their energy storage capacities are not enough for large-scale energy storage systems (ESSs). Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) could be useful in such a scenario due to their higher theoretical energy storage capacity. They could even replace LIBs in other applications like drones, given their light weight and lower cost.

23 Feb 2021

Graphene Oxide Membranes can Save Energy Costs of Water Separation in the Paper Industry

The U.S. pulp and paper industry uses large quantities of water to produce cellulose pulp from trees. The water leaving the pulping process contains a number of organic byproducts and inorganic chemicals. To reuse the water and the chemicals, paper mills rely on steam-fed evaporators that boil up the water and separate it from the chemicals.

23 Feb 2021

Researchers Are a Step Closer to Achieving Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

A long-cherished dream of materials researchers is a solar cell that converts sunlight into electrical energy as efficiently as silicon, but that can be easily and inexpensively fabricated from abundant materials. Scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin have now come a step closer to achieving this.

23 Feb 2021

New Way to Use Lignin from Plants in Battery Electrolytes

A group of researchers from Florida State University (FSU) has devised a new method to make use of a material contained in plants to develop safer batteries.

23 Feb 2021

New Methane-to-Methanol Conversion Method Could Offer Cleaner Energy Source

Scientists from the University of Illinois Chicago have found a new method for conversion of methane in natural gas—the fuel used to cook food, heat homes, and produce electricity —into liquid methanol at room temperature.

22 Feb 2021

Modifying Atoms on Electrode Surfaces can Impact the Activity of Solar Water Splitting

Scientists have demonstrated that modifying the topmost layer of atoms on the surface of electrodes can have a remarkable impact on the activity of solar water splitting.

19 Feb 2021

New X-Ray Study Resolves How Metals and Oxygen Facilitate Charge Storage at High Voltage

High energy storage batteries for EVs need high capacity battery cathodes. New lithium-excess magnesium-rich cathodes are expected to replace existing nickel-rich cathodes but understanding how the magnesium and oxygen accommodate charge storage at high voltages is critical for their successful adaption.

19 Feb 2021

New Design Method Could Make the Process of Heating and Cooling Buildings More Efficient

Scientists from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have developed a simple way to better evaluate the potential of novel materials to store or release heat on demand in your home, office, or other building in a way that more efficiently manages the building's energy use.

17 Feb 2021

A New Technology to Recycle Lithium Batteries for Electric Transport

Scientists from NUST MISIS have presented a technology for recycling lithium batteries for electric transport: electric buses, electric scooters, electric cars, etc.

17 Feb 2021

New Technique to Prevent Self-Destruction of Lithium Metal Batteries

Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) could double the amount of energy stored in lithium-ion batteries if their anodes are prevented from disintegrating into small pieces during use.

9 Feb 2021

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

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New Catalyst Could Enhance the Longevity, Performance of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Graphene Oxide Membranes can Save Energy Costs of Water Separation in the Paper Industry

Researchers Are a Step Closer to Achieving Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells

New Way to Use Lignin from Plants in Battery Electrolytes

New Methane-to-Methanol Conversion Method Could Offer Cleaner Energy Source

Modifying Atoms on Electrode Surfaces can Impact the Activity of Solar Water Splitting

New X-Ray Study Resolves How Metals and Oxygen Facilitate Charge Storage at High Voltage

New Design Method Could Make the Process of Heating and Cooling Buildings More Efficient

A New Technology to Recycle Lithium Batteries for Electric Transport

New Technique to Prevent Self-Destruction of Lithium Metal Batteries

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

Benchtop micro-XRF System for the Elemental Analysis of Samples

Advanced Masterbatch and Compounding for Polymers and Plastics

AirBreather Platform for Continuous Gas Analysis

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How is Biotechnology Applied in the Plastics Sector?

A Guide to ASTM D790 and its Importance

Introduction to Polymer Analysis Using Near-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Ethylene Oxide Regulations: How Changes Might Play Out Under New Administration

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Energy News

The Evolution and Versatility of Benchtop XRD

A New Approach to Flash Point Testing

How to Use AFM to Study 2D Materials and Superlattices

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2Upcycling LDPE: Transforming Plastic Waste into High-Value Graphite

3Forge Nano Secures $40 M to Scale U.S. Battery Manufacturing and Commercial Semiconductor Equipment Businesses

4Researchers Develop AI Framework for Optimizing Battery Electrolytes

5Unlocking the Potential of Sodium and Potassium with Novel Graphite Shapes

6Halogen-Free Polymer Electrolytes: A Sustainable Energy Solution

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